Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of His Dark Materials… There is something fundamentally sacrilegious under discussion between the lines in The Lost Boy which has little to do with burgeoning relationships. By separating mind and body from other more theological elements Pullman raises one of life’s great questions. If we exist inside a body […]
Promo for His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 6 – ‘The Daemon Cages’
HBO has released a promo for next Monday’s sixth episode of the small-screen adaptation of Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series His Dark Materials series one, entitled ‘The Daemon Cages’; watch it here… Lyra (Dafne Keen) finds what she was looking for in the far North, but can she survive? His Dark Materials airs on BBC One […]
His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 4 Review – ‘Armour’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of His Dark Materials… There is something off about episode four which detracts from the considerable success this adaptation has enjoyed so far. Verbal exposition has taken away some of the majesty which the BBC and Jack Thorne have conjured, leaving events conspicuously condensed. Consistent production design still ensures […]
Promo for His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 5 – ‘The Lost Boy’
BBC has released a promo for the fifth episode of the fantasy adventure series His Dark Materials, entitled ‘The Lost Boy’; watch it here… The alethiometer sends Lyra (Dafne Keen) and Iorek (Joe Tandberg) on a new path, leading to a shocking but vital clue. His Dark Materials airs on BBC One on Sundays in the […]
Promo for His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 4 – ‘Armour’
The BBC and HBO have released a promo for the fourth episode of the small-screen adaptation of Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series His Dark Materials series one, entitled ‘Armour’; watch it here… SEE ALSO: His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘The Spies’ Lyra and the Gyptians arrive in the North and seek […]
His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 3 Review – ‘The Spies’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of His Dark Materials… There is a time to cast aside childish things, embrace our potential and acknowledge that in order to gain experience we must lose something precious. Innocence nurtured by those who bore us, those who raised us and ultimately the ones who protect us. Rarely is […]
Exclusive Interview – VFX Supervisor Shawn Hillier on His Dark Materials and the advent of blockbuster TV
Harrison Abbott chats with VFX supervisor Shawn Hillier… A costly collab between HBO, BBC Studios, New Line Cinema, and Bad Wolf: His Dark Materials has a lot of resources propping it up. So, as you would expect, the production value on this Philip Pullman adaptation is absolutely top-notch – boasting ornate sets, lavish costume-design and […]
Promo for His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 3 – ‘The Spies’
A promo has been released for the third episode of the BBC and HBO’s adaptation of Philip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series His Dark Materials series one, entitled ‘The Spies’; watch it here… SEE ALSO: His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 2 – ‘The Idea of the North’ From the clutches of the Gobblers, Lyra finds […]
His Dark Materials Series 1 Episode 2 – ‘The Idea of the North’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of His Dark Materials… Episode two brings a subtle cruelty and darkness into this world of awe inspiring airships, dingy basement dormitories and high class skulduggery. As Lyra goes up in the world character intentions are implied through action, gesture and misdirection. From attic enclave to polished marble floors […]
His Dark Materials series premiere draws huge ratings for the BBC
The BBC launched its adaptation of Phillip Pullman’s beloved fantasy series His Dark Materials this past Sunday, with the series premiere episode scoring the biggest debut for a new British TV drama in over five years. As reported by Deadline, the first episode was watched by 7.2 million viewers, making it the highest-rated drama premiere […]